ENACT Flash Report 10 - FCT Research & Innovation Landscape: Country Profile: Spain
Abstract
This country profile shows how Spain plays a leading role in European security research, demonstrated by strong participation, coordination, and above-average success in Horizon Europe security projects. Spanish organisations are particularly active in addressing digital and economic crime, cybercrime, and counterterrorism, with complementary strengths in investigation and forensics, intelligence and data gathering, and operational training. This activity is supported by a diverse ecosystem spanning law enforcement, academia, industry, and research centres, ensuring practical and operationally relevant outcomes. Technologically, Spain shows robust expertise in digital technologies, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, interoperability, and sensing solutions, aligning closely with European security priorities and emerging operational needs. We’re collecting feedback on this report through the EU Survey Platform, if you’d like to share your thoughts please click on the link below. https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/enact-report-feedback
Fields of Study & Subjects
Intelligence
Security
War Strategy
European Criminal Justice and Data Protection
Terrorism
Counterterrorism
and Political Violence
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN